Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF

St Paul’s, London (EC1A 7AZ) | £42,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

Exceptional food. Creative freedom. A prestigious international law firm.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for an accomplished and ambitious Sous Chef to join our culinary team at a prestigious international law firm near St Paul’s Cathedral. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who wants to deliver outstanding food in a sophisticated professional environment while enjoying a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

Our food offer brings together fresh, seasonal retail dining and beautifully executed corporate hospitality. From vibrant daily menus and thoughtfully prepared lunches to elegant client dining, canapés and bespoke events, this role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to demonstrate both culinary skill and creativity.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards, inspiring the kitchen team and developing food that reflects the quality, imagination and attention to detail for which Houston & Hawkes is known.

THE ROLE

• Work alongside the Head Chef to deliver an outstanding food offer across retail dining and premium corporate hospitality.
• Prepare fresh, seasonal dishes with exceptional flavour, consistency and presentation.
• Help develop exciting menus, daily specials and new food concepts, bringing creativity and commercial awareness to the kitchen.
• Deliver refined hospitality for client meetings, working lunches, executive dining and special events.
• Prepare beautifully presented canapés, bowl food, plated dishes and bespoke menus to suit different occasions.
• Lead by example throughout preparation and service, maintaining a calm, organised and professional kitchen.
• Coach, motivate and develop junior chefs, encouraging high standards and a positive team culture.
• Support ordering, stock management, food-cost control, portioning and waste reduction.
• Maintain impeccable food safety, allergen, hygiene and health and safety standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• An experienced Sous Chef, or a highly capable Junior Sous Chef ready to progress, from a quality-led kitchen.
• A strong background in premium contract catering, restaurants, fine dining or high-end hospitality.
• Excellent cooking skills, a passion for fresh ingredients and a genuine understanding of seasonality and presentation.
• Confidence delivering both a vibrant retail food offer and refined hospitality for meetings and events.
• A creative mindset and an eye for detail, with pride in every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• A calm, supportive leader who enjoys developing others and working collaboratively with the Head Chef.
• Sound organisational skills and an understanding of food costs, stock control and kitchen efficiency.

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

You’ll be joining an award-winning independent business where chefs are encouraged to cook, create, share ideas and continue developing their craft.

• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• The opportunity to cook for a prestigious international law firm
• Your birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership, connecting you with one of the UK’s leading hospitality communities
• Foodie Socials – bringing our teams together to share new concepts, seasonal food and drink ideas and the creativity happening across Houston & Hawkes
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Our Summer Awards Party – celebrating the people, achievements and successes across Houston & Hawkes
• An unforgettable Christmas Party – bringing the whole business together to celebrate the year in true Houston & Hawkes style

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK’s most prestigious client sites.

We’re a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

If you are a passionate Sous Chef who loves fresh food, creative cooking and beautifully delivered hospitality, we would love to hear from you.